Produced in Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Egypt, Russia, China, India and Thailand.

Restyling in 2007.

In Kaliningrad, only rear-wheel drive versions were produced. Everything four-wheel drive vehicles made in Germany.

Body

Aluminum front fenders and hood. There will be no corrosion on them, but repairs after an accident will be expensive.

Electrician

The car has a lot of expensive electronics that fail for various reasons.

By 120 t. Km, the heating of the front seat fails.

In the cold, the joystick on restyled cars freezes. The system fails when any of the numerous sensors fails, which leads to the replacement of the entire computer ($ 1600) /

There is a problem with the ground wire on the right rear light. Contact burns out.

The generator clutch may hum from water ingress.

Engine

The M54B22 engine (170 hp, 2.2 l) was installed on the 520 i

The N43B20 engine (170 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520 i

The N52B25 engine (177 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 523 i

The N53B25 engine (190 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 523 i in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The M54B25 engine (192 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 525 i in the period from 2003 to 2005.

The N52B25 engine (218 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 525 i in the period from 2005 to 2007.

The N53B30 engine (218 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 525 i in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The M54B30 engine (231 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 i in the period from 2003 to 2005.

The N52B30 engine (258 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 i in the period from 2005 to 2007.

The N53B30 engine (272 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 i in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The N54B30 engine (306 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 535 i in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The N62B40 engine (306 hp, 4.0 l) was installed on the 540 i

The N62B44 engine (333 hp, 4.4 l) was installed on the 545 i in the period from 2003 to 2005.

The N62B48 engine (367 hp, 4.8 l) was installed on the 550 i in the period from 2005 to 2010.

The M47D20 engine (163 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520 d in the period from 2005 to 2007.

The N47D20 engine (177 hp, 2.0 l) was installed on the 520 d in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The M57D25 engine (177 hp, 2.5 l) was installed on the 525 d

The M57D30 engine (197 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 525 d in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The M57D30 engine (218 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 d in the period from 2003 to 2005.

The M57D30 engine (231 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 d in the period from 2005 to 2007.

The M57D30 engine (235 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 530 d in the period from 2007 to 2010.

The M57D30 engine (272 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 535 d between 2004 and 2007.

The M57D30 engine (286 hp, 3.0 l) was installed on the 535 d in the period from 2007 to 2010.

Diseases of petrol engines BMW M (1933-2011)

Diseases of petrol engines BMW N (2001-present)

Diseases of BMW M diesel engines (1983-present)

Diseases of diesel engines BMW N (2006-present)

Common diseases of BMW engines

To 150 t. Km, a radiator flows. By 170-180 t. Km, the pump and valves of the cooling system fail. The pipes of the cooling system burst. The thermostat fails. The radiator is leaking.

Engines eat oil.

On pre-styling cars, the valve in the crankcase ventilation system fails every 80 tons. Km. After restyling, it was built into the valve cover and the resource doubled.

leaking gasket valve cover in the cold with a run of about 100 tons. Km.

Sometimes ignition coils fail.

Transmission

When buying an all-wheel drive version, it is necessary to diagnose the all-wheel drive system ($ 200).

On pre-styling cars, the gearbox pan gasket is leaking.

On pre-styled cars with automatic transmission, a push is felt when turned on D and R . Partially eliminated by a software update of the box. After restyling, the problem went away. When changing the driver, the box may kick. According to the regulations, the oil in the automatic transmission does not change.

At automatic transmission 6-26, the turbine shaft wears out by 80-100 tons. Km.

On all-wheel drive versions, by 150 t. Km, the handout motor fails.

To 140 t. Km, gearbox oil seals flow.

The automatic transmission plastic pan leads from the temperature difference and an oil leak appears.

Chassis

By 70-90 t. Km on rear-wheel drive versions, the rear suspension is completely worn out. Sometimes without H-arms. On all-wheel drive, she walks 140 tons. Km. Hub bearings run 170 tons. Km. Stabilizer racks go 60 tons. Km. The front suspension goes 90-110 tons. Km.

If a rear air suspension is installed, then the compressor wears out due to the poor location of the air intake.

In general, the all-wheel drive suspension is stronger.

Stabilizer struts go 20-30 tons. Km.

The hydraulic actuators of the active stabilizers are leaking in the presence of the dynamic drive system.

Control mechanisms

Weak active steering rack starts knocking ($ 3500) to 100 thousand km, the car floats. Many change tie rods at the risk of damaging the bushings, which exacerbates the knock. On pre-styling cars with an active rail, the sensor located at the bottom of the rail fails. Crankcase protection can significantly extend the life of the sensor.

Weak steering shaft.

On all-wheel drive, there are no problems with the steering rack.

front brake pads go 35 t. km, rear 80 t. km. Drives are 2 times longer.

By 180 t. Km, the power steering pump fails. Power steering hoses are leaking.

Other

In general, all the problems of the car are predictable and the increase in reliability compared to the previous generation is visible to the naked eye.

Expensive corporate service.

hijacked. They steal mirrors.

General information The BMW E60 and its fellow E61 (the only difference is in the body, the E60 is a sedan, and the E61 is a station wagon) first appeared in 2003 as part of the group's fifth series of cars. At the start, the car did not find recognition - it was difficult for him to compete with his own ancestor - the E39 model, which is still considered the best "five" of all.

However, the car was soon “tasted” and although it never reached the top of the E39, it was able to take its rightful place in the model a number of BMW. E60 and E61 are equipped with both gasoline and turbodiesel engines, with a volume of 2.2, 2.5, 3 and 4.4 (gasoline) and 3 (diesel) liters. The latter exists in the form of four- and six-cylinder. As for gasoline, they are mostly six-cylinder, but the 4.4-liter version already has eight cylinders. Engine power varies from 163 to 333 Horse power. The standard engine is 2.5 liters (192 hp). There are versions with both manual and automatic transmission.

SPECIFICATIONS

The level of equipment of the BMW E60 has become much higher than that of the E39, and the new car has also turned out to be more comfortable and safer.

The "five" BMW in the sixth generation has the following technical characteristics:

• dimensions - 4.84 / 1.85 / 1.47 m (length / width / height);
• distance between axles ( wheelbase) - 2.89 m;
• front track / rear wheels- 1.56 / 1.58 m;
• the number of people in the cabin - 5 (including the driver);
• car weight (curb) - 1.49 tons;
• gross weight of a loaded car (five passengers + luggage) - 2.05 tons;
• capacity fuel tank- 70 l;
• trunk volume - 520 liters.

E60 cars were produced both in front-wheel drive and in all-wheel drive, all-wheel drive equipped with BMW with ICE 2.5 and 3.0 liters.

ENGINE

BMW E60 engines are installed in various types, and considering all types fuel systems, then it will turn out in total 19 modifications.

It is easier to distinguish motors by volume.

Petrol:

• 2000 cm3 (170 hp in two versions);
• 2300 cm3 (177/190 hp);
• 2500 cm3 (192/218 hp);
• 3000 cm3 (231/258/272 hp);
• 4000 cm3 (306 hp);
• 4500 cm3 (333 hp);
• 5000 cm3 (507 hp);
• 5500 cm3 (367 hp).

Also installed on BMW various volumes diesels:

The engines themselves are quite reliable, but require careful operation, it is also necessary to use only high-quality fuel and engine oil.

Like all other engines, BMW power units do not tolerate overheating, and in 2.5 and 3.0-liter N52 internal combustion engines, the cylinder block may fail due to high temperatures.

All BMW engines also sin in that they “eat up” oil a little - but this is not scary, the main thing is to monitor the oil level in the crankcase.

If the consumption begins to approach the mark of 1l / 1000 km, then you should already contact a car service.

On N52B30 engines, after 70-80 thousand km, hydraulic lifters can knock, the problem is eliminated by replacing them.

This phenomenon was observed on motors until 2008, after the engine was finalized, and the valves on it were extremely rare to knock.

In the future, the N52 series of motors was replaced by the N53 - the new engines became even more reliable.

Diesel engines are even more critical to fuel quality than gasoline engines, and Behu diesel fuel should only be refueled at the “correct” gas stations.

First of all, the turbine fails from bad diesel fuel, problems can begin in the first hundred thousand kilometers.

Even on motors, the ventilation system is often clogged, and if it is clogged, oil begins to flow from all the cracks.

BMW diesel engines have one very good quality- it is traditionally believed that diesel engines do not start well in cold weather, but BMW engines violate this “tradition”, they start without any problems at ambient temperatures down to -300C.

Body and electrical

BMW's paintwork is very durable, and rust should not appear even on the oldest copies of 2003. If there is corrosion, this is a direct indication of an accident experienced and subsequent poor-quality repairs. The interior trim is also durable. And if the mileage is a little more than 100 thousand kilometers, and the leather of the steering wheel and seats is already worn out, run away from this instance - the mileage is very twisted. By the way, the mileage is written on several blocks at once, and it is not easy to completely destroy the traces of twisting. In addition, the entire official history of car maintenance can be found in any dealer center even without service documents.

Be sure to find out if the positive wire has changed. The cars of the first years of production had poor insulation and the wire shorted to ground, which sometimes led to a fire. For station wagons, check the operation of the panoramic roof. After six or seven years, the folding mechanism warps and wedges. You also need to carefully monitor the condition of the drainage holes. If they become clogged, you can fill the engine control unit. The generator is reliable, but sometimes after 150 thousand bearings begin to buzz.

Transmission and running gear

The main cost sources for the ZF six-step are the mechatronic control unit and the misting tray.

On the 5th series there are three 6-speed gearboxes (mechanics and two automatics). Traditional mechanics is very reliable and its resource is quite comparable to the resource of a car. Even the clutch rarely needs attention before 200 thousand kilometers. With automatic transmissions, the situation is more complicated. Two hydromechanics were installed on the E60 - Jim's 6L45 and ZF 6HP. The American unit is reliable and, subject to an oil change every 100 thousand, will not bother for a long time. But there are more questions about the 6-speed ZF.

On the "five" there were two modifications - 6HP19 and 6HP28. Already by 100 thousand kilometers, a plastic pan sweats, which deforms with age. Replacing the gasket is not enough here, you will have to change the pallet. But it's still half the trouble. At the same run, the valves of the complex mechatronic unit become clogged and the latter fails.

All this is accompanied strong vibration and jolts when switching. It happens that an expensive unit can be repaired. In order not to run into expensive repairs, it is better to change a set of solenoids every 100-120 thousand kilometers for prevention. The second place in the hit parade of breakdowns is occupied by a torque converter, which most of the time works in blocking mode, which affects the resource. Another “pig” is thrown by the oil pump, whose bushings wear out. If you start the problem, there is a risk of running into a box overhaul with the replacement of all friction clutches and drums.

Monster V10 was placed on the M5 version. To the engine, given the degree of its forcing, there are no questions. But grip on robotic box SMG often fails to withstand the load.

There is another gearbox: the robotic SMG III, found on charged versions from BMW Motorsport - the M5. Its main problem is a quickly “burning” clutch that cannot withstand the pressure of a monstrous ten-cylinder engine. To replace, you will have to remove not only the box, but the entire exhaust system. Therefore, the repair will result in a round sum.

Every sixth car is equipped with the xDrive all-wheel drive system. There are no special problems with it, but by 200 thousand kilometers the handout electric motor is buggy. Another "trick" of all-wheel drive versions was rapid wear. brake discs grinding to 35–40 thousand kilometers. The reason is in the algorithm of the system itself - xDrive actively uses brake mechanisms for its work, slowing down one or the other wheel. Here is the front seal leak. rear gear does not depend on the drive type.

Suspension durability on the E60 (as well as on many BMW models) is largely dependent on operating conditions, which are often far from ideal. Nevertheless, with the exception of bushings and stabilizer struts, which live no more than 60–80 thousand kilometers, most elements reach up to 120–150 thousand kilometers. Shock absorbers sometimes leak at this distance.

Change at the same time ball joints and silent blocks of the front levers, since there are original repair kits. If you decide to take the Touring station wagon, be sure to check the legal capacity rear air suspension, which is equipped with many Tourings. Dirt entering the system kills air springs and a compressor by 150 thousand kilometers. At the same run, the steering rack starts knocking. It’s bad if this happens with the “active” Active steering rack with variable gear ratio for it stands like a cast-iron bridge. Although most often the steering shaft cardan shafts become the source of knocking.

The average market value of the BMW E60 depending on the year of manufacture
Year of issue	Price range, rub.
2003	450 000 -700 000
2004	480 000 - 780 000
2005	490 000 - 830 000
2006	500 000 - 880 000
2007	550 000 - 920 000
2008	595 000 - 1 150 000
2009	650 000 - 1 230 000
2010	720 000 - 1 350 000

BMW E60 of the 5 Series model range provides high ride comfort and excellent handling. Not so little time has passed since the debut of the E60 body, but despite this, not everyone can afford to buy!

The fifth generation BMW 5 Series was introduced in 2003. It was a completely different “five”, which combines the elegance and chic of the big “seven”, with the maneuverability slightly inferior to the “troika”.

The designer of the E60 body, Chris Bangle, was “mixed with dirt” by automotive journalists at the time of the presentation of the car, and the new fifth series was heavily criticized. However, after a few months, they looked at the car in a completely different way, as they saw a bold step in a non-standard BMW design. The car still looks sensational today.

BMW E60 is equipped with extensive electronics, which makes the trip not only comfortable, but also provides a high level of safety. Despite the years since its release, the E60 makes a good impression in the body and is still regarded as synonymous with prestige and professional success for its owner. And although the car is a tempting offer, when buying it is worth considering that the cost of maintaining the E60 still exceeds the financial capabilities of the average resident of our country.

During the 7-year production period, the "five" E60 was updated once (restyling), offered in two body styles (sedan and from 2004), was available with rear-wheel drive and a 4 × 4 all-wheel drive system (xDrive), it was supplied with a manual or automatic transmission, and of course with various variations of gasoline and diesel engines.

What to look for when choosing a BMW E60/E61 and how to decide which model to choose before buying?! Let's figure it out in order.

Appearance

The first acquaintance with the BMW E60 is, of course, visual, and although the appearance of the car does not affect its reliability in any way, it is nevertheless worth giving an example of two slightly different versions. This moment when choosing, perhaps for someone plays an important role.

As mentioned above, for the entire period of production in the car there was an update (in 2007):

• exterior - in front, restyled models received a new bumper with a modified shape of fog lamps, as well as new front optics. Side — new thresholds. The rear received new taillights, a slightly modified bumper and a slightly updated trunk lid;
• interior - in the cabin, the door trim itself was changed, the control of curtains and power windows was moved to the armrest below, the center console was modernized, an electronic selector was installed automatic box gears with a modern shape (later they were installed on) and an engine start button;
• power units - new generation N-Series engines are installed under the hood;
• problems - it is also worth noting that in the restyled models some problem areas that arose in the 2003-2007 models were eliminated;

On cars since 2005, the Bavarians began to install the "Start-Stop" button instead of the key.

How and how do pre-styling and restyled models produced since 2007 differ, you can find out by visually comparing their appearance from the photos below using the example of a sedan:

The first thing that catches your eye is the bumper, you won’t immediately notice the difference in optics
The side part was not left without attention - the door sills on the restyled version seem to be inflated
At the rear, the changes affected the bumper - the lower part of it changed shape a little, the taillight - got a more modern appearance, trunk lid - the changes affected its license plate part, as a result of which the lock was moved higher
In this photo you can see that they also did a good job on the interior.

The aerodynamic M Sport Package looks very dynamic on the BMW E60, and outwardly even the diesel 520th sedan is very similar to the "charged" version of the M5.

At first glance, the cars are almost identical in appearance, but a fan BMW brands in particular, the E60 body, despite the photo, will give you - what are the characteristic differences in the M package and the M Series sedan, but if you are just getting acquainted with the world of BMW, then in the photo below, find 6 differences, where on the first (top) photo bmw 520d with the M Sport package, and on the second (lower) :

With regards to the body itself, it is worth noting here that the anti-corrosion resistance of the body in the E60s models is significantly higher compared to its predecessor. A car that has not been involved in a serious accident should not be corroded. Do not stop your attention on a car that has been in a serious accident, especially for cars with a blow that came to the front part, since the front part is made of aluminum and not all service stations will undertake the repair of this body element, and what will the restoration of the front part of the car by unskilled specialists lead to it's not hard to guess.

The lineup

BMW 520i E60 - until 2007 with a 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 170 hp, after restyling, a 4-cylinder engine with the same power was installed under the hood of the updated model.

BMW 523i E60 - until 2007 this modification was available with (177 hp and 230 Nm). In 2007 power unit was replaced by the N53 (190 hp and 235 Nm). In the same year, it was finalized, and the torque increased to 240 Nm.

BMW 525i E60 - as well as a sedan, a touring with rear-wheel drive, an all-wheel drive version of the 525xi, until 2005, it was equipped with an M54 engine (192 hp), from 05' the car was equipped with a 6-cylinder bmw engine N52 (218 hp). After the facelift, the N53 engine was installed with the same power, but 20 Nm more torque. For the US market, this model was offered as the 528i.

BMW 530i E60 (530xi) - until 2005, the M54 engine (231 hp) was installed on the car. In the period from 2005 to 2007, the sedan, as well as the station wagon, was equipped with an N52 engine (258 hp). Restyled versions received a more powerful version of the engine - N53 (272 hp).

The BMW 535i E60 is a sedan version with an N54 engine (306 hp) for the North American market.

BMW 540i E60 / BMW 545i E60 / BMW 550i E60 - TOP 3 most powerful production versions of the E60 body, of course, not counting the BMW M5 E60. All three models were equipped, but with different volume and technical specifications: 540i (306 HP) / 545i (333 HP) / 550i (367 HP).

BMW 520d E60 - the most economical and affordable diesel BMW modification E60. Since 2005, the car has been produced with (163 hp), after restyling it was equipped with a more powerful one (+14 hp).

BMW 525d E60 - a more powerful diesel version was supplied with an engine (177 hp). A four-wheel drive version was introduced in 2007, and from 07′ both models were equipped with the same engine, but with an increase in power of 20 hp.

BMW 530d E60 - until 2007, the car was equipped with a 218-horsepower M57 power unit, after restyling the same engine, but more powerful (+13 hp).

BMW 535d E60 - top diesel BMW model E60 5 Series. Just like the previous diesel 6-cylinder models, this version received the M57 engine (from 2004 to 2007 - 272 hp, from 2007 to 2010 - 286 hp).

Engine

Theoretically, with a wide range of models and their equipment, everyone will find something for themselves, but in practice, as it turns out, this moment is not so simple. The difficulty in finding your future car is not the question of which engine to buy a BMW E60 5 series with or which transmission, but that it will not be easy to find a really well-groomed copy, in excellent condition, with a reasonable and confirmed mileage.

Speaking through the lips of the owners of BMW cars - "It does not matter what year the BMW is made, it is important in what condition it is." And when searching for your car - you yourself can be convinced of this.

The engine is the heart of the car and one of the most important devices in it, if not the most important thing, every motorist knows about it. Which engine to choose when buying a BMW E60?

During production, the BMW E60 was offered with a wide choice of engines - 4-, 6-, 8-cylinder petrol and 4-, 6-cylinder diesel engines with different specifications. The legendary 10-cylinder mounted on the BMW M5 was also installed on the E60. Many attribute it to the E60 body, but this is just documented. The M5 version is part of the M Series family, in which even the suspension is different, not to mention the equipment, engine and external differences.

Reliable and problematic BMW E60 engines

From the list above, it can be seen that the range of engines of the "five" is very wide. On the secondary market most often you can find petrol versions 520i, 525i and 530i.

The BMW M54 engine is considered an old type, although the power and reliability in operation is not inferior to later versions equipped with direct injection. This motor is more resistant to poor quality fuel, and with proper care it works without any complaints and unexpected surprises. Regardless of which version this motor is installed on, one of the most common engine problems is the timing chain. This element stretches over time, which leads to knocking and rattling. Nevertheless, the chain can be adjusted, but the problem, unfortunately, is not eliminated for a long time, and will require further replacement. Yet bmw motor M54 is considered the most reliable bmw engine E60.

On N-series engines up to liters, the problem is high flow oil for waste - can reach up to 1 liter per 1000 km, this indicator depends on the state of the power unit itself. In motors of this series, this problem is removed by replacing the caps. Another common problem there are motors of this family - an open timing chain, which must be changed every 150-200,000 km.

As for the top modifications with the H62 engine, it is worth noting that the engine does not have a “bouquet” of problems, but when buying a used BMW E60 540/545/550i, it is quite possible to get on a “shabby” engine. Main problem areas it should be noted the presence of oil zhora and "badass" in the cylinder blocks. The first problem is wear and tear. valve stem seals after 100,000 km of run, but the second one will have to be looked for using endoscope diagnostics when buying a car with an N62 engine. In the presence of "seizures" - the block is considered non-repairable.

When buying a restyled E60 equipped with a new generation engine, you must be firmly confident in good condition engine and proper care for it by the previous owner, since these engines, despite their dubious fame, are actually not inferior in reliability to the same line of M series engines, subject to timely and proper maintenance. And perhaps it is worth noting that good motor The N-series is not only more powerful than the M54, but also more economical. In other words, if you do not plan to take care of the engine in a timely manner, buying only NOT high-quality or NOT original lubricants, parts of the engine components (this also applies to the suspension) - and drive a car periodically only refuel and expect any breakdown, then the N-series engine is not for you.

Among the diesel-powered E60 range, the most common are the 520d, 525d and 530d.

Unlike the 4-cylinder M47, the 6-cylinder M57 is more reliable, more powerful, and fuel consumption is almost comparable to a two-liter engine.

In the M47, quite often the turbocharger, 2-mass flywheel, and injectors create a problem. There are also known cases of problems with the crankshaft, which ended in a major overhaul of the engine or its replacement.

With proper maintenance, such as replacing engine oil- The BMW M57 engine will work for a long time and without any problems. When choosing a car with this engine, first of all, it is necessary to diagnose the turbine, since it “suffers” during operation in the first place, and has a resource of about 110,000 km.

At increased consumption oil on a diesel engine says that the crankcase ventilation valve most likely failed (approximately 80,000 km).

Approximately once every 12-15,000 km, an oil change notice will appear on the information board, but experts recommend changing the oil at 10,000 km, and this applies to all E60 engines.

Most petrol and diesel BMW engines also suffers from low-quality fuel. Therefore, try to refuel at proven network gas stations, and to extend the life of the engine - only gasoline with an octane rating of 98.

When pouring low-quality gasoline, after 50,000 kilometers, it may fail oxygen sensor and a gasoline pump, and by 100,000 the catalyst may fail.

Transmission

Gearboxes installed on the BMW E60 are generally quite reliable, especially mechanical ones, although there are not so many with BMW E60 mechanics.

As for the automatic 6-speed, problems are still possible with it, some of them:

• failures in the control program ( electronic unit control), due to which some malfunctions appear, for example, the appearance of shocks when changing the stage. Troubleshooting - flashing or erasing errors in the software;
• leaking plastic pallets;
• “Floating” speed is a problem in the torque converter. It is possible to get rid of a breakdown only by repairing the automatic transmission, namely, replacing worn parts;

It doesn't matter if the automatic transmission is installed on a BMW, Audi or Mercedes, automatic transmission in itself, it is more complicated in design and demanding in operation, which cannot be said about a mechanical box.

Chassis

Chassis part bmw The E60 has an almost completely aluminum construction, it consists of a front and rear multi-link suspension, each of which has 4 levers.

When operating the BMW E60 on a poor-quality road surface, knocking may occur, the cause is most likely the stretched bolts of the beam and levers. To fix the problem, sometimes you need to tighten the bolts.

In the front suspension of the BMW E60, the stabilizer struts and the steering rack often fail, mostly the problem appears within 50-80,000 km. Shock absorbers will last 100-120,000 km.

Silent blocks of the front lower arms and steering tips will last up to 100,000 km. Racks of a low-quality brand will make themselves felt in the near future after installation, which will lead to a trip to the service station. Experts recommend installing branded ones, such as Lemförder or TRW.

In all-wheel drive models trouble spot- Front axles.

The rear suspension is more reliable, and the first thing that can disturb you is the shock absorbers. As for touring, if you buy a BMW E61 station wagon, then it is more subject to stress and less reliable than rear suspension sedan.

When choosing a BMW E60, pay attention to a car without Dynamic Drive and "active steering". In fact, these systems are very useful, Dynamic Drive allows you to reduce car roll, and active steering contributes to more precise handling. But these systems in service can hit the pocket. So, for example, active stabilizers fail after 30-40,000 km, and replacing one axle costs about 50,000 rubles.

Electronics

Most of the auxiliary functions in the BMW E60 are controlled electronically, namely the iDrive system, which is an internal computer.

Although it is designed to help and create comfort, but because of this system, the reputation of the BMW E60 is badly damaged.

Most problems are solved by flashing, so you need to do it once a year. The failure of at least one of the sensors can lead to a failure in the entire system. To fix the problem, you need to update the software (software), which will cost about 5,000 rubles. The failure of the car's main computer will require "laying out" 30-50,000 rubles, depending on the place of repair - authorized or not authorized.

Most problems with failures in electronics are solved by restarting the engine. If the sensor lights up on the display, restart the engine, waiting 10-15 minutes before starting again.

Outcome

And finally, "Repetition is the mother of learning ..." - if you want to buy a BMW E60 at the lowest market price - do not count on the reliability of the car without investing a tidy sum in it.

This generation of "fives" is very reliable with proper and timely care, and trips will please you for a long time if you operate the car correctly, taking into account the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations.

When choosing a used BMW E60 in a pre-styling body, pay attention to the gasoline version with an M54 engine with a 3-liter volume if you need a car with a powerful engine.

If you want a modest, reliable and comfortable premium sedan/touring, take a look at the BMW 520i (M54) with a 2.2-liter engine. Of course the 3 liter version technical parameters The 2.2-liter E60 is inferior, however, the engine of the 520th model is quite capable of delivering pleasure from the trip.

The M54 engine is cheaper to maintain than the N-series engines, and although it is inferior in power, the M-series engine will still be more reliable given the condition of most E60 BMWs that are currently offered on the secondary market.

N-Series engines do not have a very good reputation among owners, and there is a reason for this. Since the 90s, for fans of the brand, the BMW engine has been the standard of reliability, power and inexpensive repairs. But, time goes on, and with it the development of automotive technologies, which entail a reduction in CO 2 emissions into the atmosphere and a reduction in fuel consumption. Even these two indicators require serious refinement of the power unit.

The modern BMW engine, including those installed on the restyled E60, is a structurally complex power unit that requires attention, proper care and quality service. Saving on the purchase of one part from not quality manufacturer, in the future you will have to "give it your all" to buy the whole system or some node.

Do you want sporty bmw sedan E60 - pay attention to the rare model - BMW 550i E60. This version came with a large package and a powerful 5-liter engine, but the machine is not cheap to maintain.

When choosing diesel BMW E60 give your preference to the 3-liter M57 engine. Its reliability has been proven by time, and unlike gasoline, diesel engine more economical, although slightly inferior in power, and in comparison with the 4-cylinder M47, the 6-cylinder only consumes a little more, but takes the lead in quality.

Wish you the right choice and a successful purchase.

The BMW E60 is a car with an extraordinary appearance, stuffed with advanced technologies for those times. In 2003 year bmw 5th series in the back of the E60 became revolutionary car in class. And now we will figure out how this affected the reliability of the car and whether it makes sense to buy a car in this body in the secondary market.

E60 - the most popular 5 in bmw history, because these cars were produced the largest number. In terms of driving performance, it is significantly better than its predecessors. Excellent handling without sacrificing smoothness, perfect axle weight distribution. The car is equipped with the highest level: 6 airbags, dynamic stabilization system, climate control, alloy wheels.

In the secondary market, the simplest options equipped with 156-horsepower 4-cylinder engines are very rare. Basically there are cars with engines of 2.5 and 3 liters.

You can find cars with all-wheel drive and station wagon. Rust on the body is a rarity, but it can be found on the cheapest copies. But basically, the body metal perfectly resists corrosion. Also, the owners of 5-k BMWs are wealthy people who do not save on quality service. But nevertheless, squeaks and clicks in the area of ​​​​the front panel may appear over time. And all because the body of the 5th series is made using a special technology - the front spars of the racks are made of aluminum and riveted to the steel frame, for the correct weight distribution of the car.

Such a design should be rigid and as strong as possible. But there have often been cases, especially after driving on bad roads, that these connections ceased to be strong. This defect was repaired under warranty. But in the event of a serious accident with damage to the power elements, you will have to take the car to a company service.

Also, if there are problems with electronics, then artisanal craftsmen will not help here either. Although BMW 5 has a lot of problems with electronics. The most common problems in electronics are glitches in the iDrive system. Essentially, it's a computer that controls almost every function in the car, from damper settings to interior lighting brightness settings. If at least one of the sensors fails, this, in most cases, leads to the failure of the entire system. BMW engineers are constantly improving electronics, so the service recommends updating iDrive every six months. And such an operation costs 5,000 rubles. And if the processor fails, you will have to change the entire computer, which will cost 50,000 rubles.

The suspension here is aluminum, thanks to it it was possible to achieve excellent handling. And it is quite reliable, the rear multi-link is especially good, its parts can easily last up to 100,000 km. But there are also weaknesses, for example, stabilizer struts - they serve 20-30 thousand km. Even the steering rack can start to tap after a year of operation, but it should be changed only if fluid starts to flow, which is quite rare. But the hydraulic actuators of active stabilizers flow very often, and they cost serious money - about 50,000 rubles. Therefore, you need to buy a car with a conventional suspension, without the Dynamic Drive system, you can even save money on shock absorbers with it. The front and rear pads run an average of 25-30 thousand km.

Brake discs will last about 60,000 km. A car in this body was produced for only 8 years, and during this time 20 different motors were installed in it. Some motors were discontinued in 2005 and are not found on later versions. But the most problem-free engines are petrol 2.5-liter and 3-liter 6-cylinder engines, and 2.2-liter engines with a capacity of 170 hp. With.

After 2007, engines appeared with direct injection N53 series, which were installed in 523i, 525i and 530i. But these motors still eat oil - about 1 liter of oil per 3000 km. And you can control the oil level only by the indicator on the instrument panel, since there is usually no dipstick in motors. And if the light comes on, it means that it is time to add a whole liter of oil. Also after 12,000 km. the light comes on that it's time to change the oil, but mechanics recommend changing it after 10,000 km. run.

It is also necessary to clean the radiator of the cooling system once a year from dust and dirt. But this does not save from leaks. It happens that the radiator begins to flow after a year of operation.

It goes without saying that you need to refuel only with high-quality fuel, because it can fail prematurely fuel pump and candles. But even if you refuel with high-quality fuel, the catalysts still fail after 100,000 km. run. And it is necessary to make a replacement as soon as possible, because the crumbs from the destroyed honeycombs can get into the cylinders and then the engine will end.

Diesel engines are quite reliable, in winter the car starts well. But the weak point is the turbine, which serves no more than 100,000 km. It is better to avoid a car with a 4-cylinder engine, this is a restyled 520i model. It often has a loss of traction and difficulty starting in cold weather.

Transmission

Gearboxes that are installed in BMW are quite reliable. Mechanical boxes they don’t break down at all, but as a rule, you can’t find a car with mechanics on the secondary market. And in a 6-speed automatic, shocks can sometimes appear during switching, and all due to malfunctions in the control unit. But if you reflash it, then the problems can go away. Sometimes a plastic transmission sump is required, due to severe overheating, it can lead to oil leakage.

Fifth BMW series- a very popular model in Russia and the CIS countries German car industry. BMW in the 60th body went on sale in 2003 as a sedan. The station wagon body began to be sold in 2004 and received the E61 index.

In 2010, the model was replaced by the next series of the five - F10 (this is the sixth generation of the BMW-5). In 2007, the E60 was slightly updated - slightly changed front bumper, lighting equipment, changes have occurred in the interior trim and technical equipment. For the Russian market, the BMW E60 was assembled in Germany and Kaliningrad (from car kits). Indonesia, China, Egypt, India, Thailand and Mexico also collected the top five of this series. In total, a little less than one and a half million cars were assembled. For all the time, the E60 was assembled in 13 different modifications, which were equipped with 24 different engines.





The base model is considered to be the BMW 520i with an in-line 170-horsepower six-cylinder engine М54В22, the volume of which is 2.2 liters. In 2005 base engine changed, it became the N52B25 engine, the same 170-horsepower, but with a volume of 2.5 liters. The base model received the index 523i.

The engine of the 52nd series does not tolerate overheating very well, since as a result their magnesium engine block can easily be deformed. Many owners of such a motor complain about some kind of vibration on Idling. Also, these motors can knock exhaust camshaft. Oil consumption up to half a liter per 1000 km for gasoline E60 is not a malfunction. On N52B25 motors, the “oil burner” could double or more. This means that it is time to change the piston rings and oil seals. Usually this malfunction overtakes the car after 50 thousand kilometers. If you do not change anything, but simply add oil, then after 100 thousand kilometers the catalyst will certainly fail, and scuffs will appear on the cylinder walls. Ideally, change the standard piston group BMW to a modified one, then the problem of "oil burner" can be avoided.

In 2007 basic model E60 again became 520, which already used the engine N53 series. This engine does not tolerate low-quality fuel. Excessive sulfur content in gasoline very quickly disables it. It was precisely because of the fuel requirements that this model was not officially delivered to Russian market and in the USA. The 523 version was initially equipped with an in-line 194-horsepower six-cylinder engine М54В25, in 2005 already N52B25, later - N53B25.

525 gasoline version of the E60 (including all-wheel drive) was equipped with the M54B25 unit, then N52B25, and in 2007 they began to install a 218-horsepower three-liter N53B30 engine (in-line six-cylinder) in this modification. 530i and the same version with all-wheel drive (xi) initially received M54B30 engines (231 hp), in 2005 258 hp N52B30, in 2007 the engine was changed to 272 hp N53B30. The N52B30 engines do not suffer from "oil burn".





Among the shortcomings of three-liter engines, a knock can be distinguished, which usually occurs after 50 thousand kilometers on a cold engine. The knock was given by hydraulic lifters on cars, the owners of which moved mainly for short distances. Over time, the knock did not go away even on a warmed-up internal combustion engine. It's all about the lubrication system, which cannot supply enough oil to the hydraulic pushers. When replacing them, the problem could be forgotten for the next 50-70 thousand km. At the end of 2008, the automaker changed the design of the cylinder head and the oil supply scheme, which completely solved this problem.

The 540th version for the entire time of its release was equipped with only one V-shaped 360-horsepower engine N62B40. Of the weak points in it, one can single out the low resource of valve stem seals and the cooling system tube in the block.

The 545th version was produced until 2005. An eight-cylinder V-shaped N62B44 was installed in it, with a power of 333 forces and a volume of 4.4 liters, respectively. Occasionally, scuffing could be found on the cylinder walls of this engine.

In 2005, the flagship model of the E60 was the 367-horsepower 550i with a volume of 4.8 liters and an eight-valve V-shaped N62B48. Occasionally, pistons could lie in this motor, which entailed considerable repair costs.

Separate versions were produced for the US market - 528 and 535. The 28th version came with the N52B30 engine and had a capacity of 230 "horses". In 2007, this version was changed to 525i. Modification 535 since 2008 received an in-line engine N54B30 volume of 3 liters and two turbines, which gave the car 300 horsepower. The main problems of this modification are the frequent failure of the injection pump.

The most reliable in the E60 were the time-tested engines of the M54 series. A large resource of these units was provided cast iron sleeves, inserted into an aluminum block and a reliable motor design.

Everything gasoline engines share a number of common problems. The crankcase ventilation valve is most often clogged. This happens at about 100,000 miles. If you continue to operate the car with a clogged valve, then there is a high probability of squeezing out the engine seals in cold weather, naturally, the oil will also be squeezed out. On a run of 120-150 thousand km, the system can “switch off” vanos. Closer to 200 thousand km, problems may arise in the separate suction system Disa in the form of a rupture of the membrane or the departure of the damper on the actuating unit (which is the most critical). In the first case, you will feel the unstable operation of the engine, and in the second, the motor will need overhaul. In the first one, it will be possible to confine ourselves to replacing Disa.

The increased oil consumption of the engine closer to 200 thousand kilometers is usually due to the wear of the valve stem seals, which need to be replaced by such a run.



In 520 diesel version E60, which began to be produced in 2005, is considered to be the thermostat housing as a weak link - it deforms over time. A symptom of its imminent replacement is increased fuel consumption and the difficulty of warming up the internal combustion engine.

In 2007, the M47 diesel engine was replaced with a 177-horsepower one. N47D20. The 47th family of units is characterized by excessive rapid wear timing chain up to its breakage, which leads to expensive repairs, and in some cases - to replace the entire internal combustion engine. A knock at the rear of the motor will tell you about the wear of the chain. In 2011, BMW solved this problem.

The rest of the E60 diesel engines were equipped with M57 turbocharged engines: M57D25 on 525 D-version until 2007 and M57D30 on 525 after 2007 (177 and 197 forces), and versions 530 and 535 "D" (218-286 forces). The turbocharged M57 also had its flaws. Damper seals on intake manifold they started to flow after 100 km of run (even cases of broken dampers were noted), due to a leaking collector, the block that controls the glow plugs was flooded.

The exhaust manifold, made of steel, could also crack. Ideally, replace it with cast iron from E39. The turbine of the diesel E60 takes care of more than 150 thousand km and more without repair. A pump with a thermostat goes without replacement for more than 100 thousand. The radiator usually fails closer to 150 thousand km.

The 60s were completed with a six-speed manual transmission and automatic transmission. "Mechanics" does not cause any complaints about its work, but the "automatic" - on the contrary. Closer to 150 thousand km, it can start to push, after 120 thousand, the automatic transmission pan will begin to fog up. Since the pallet is plastic, over time it begins to deform and leak. It is treated only by replacement, and it is advisable to do this as quickly as possible, otherwise a lot of oil will leak out, or the pan itself will burst and the automatic transmission will be left without oil. On runs of 170-200 thousand, the mechatronics of the automatic transmission and the hydraulic transformer failed.

Rear gear seals can sometimes leak after 150,000 miles. On the same run, it may be asked for a replacement and support cardan shaft. On versions "X" the motor transfer box can also "go haywire" to this run.

Front rods and stabilizer bushings go without replacement for about 100 thousand km. Hub bearings, front and back, will easily cover more than 100 thousand km. The front suspension shock absorbers serve 120-150 thousand km, the rear one - almost 200. To replace it, it is not necessary to buy the "original" on the market full of worthy analogues.

The levers serve 100-120 thousand km, but for owners who are distinguished by careful driving over bumps, the suspension arms can live a little over 150 thousand km.

In versions "Touring" (E61) rear axle most often equipped air suspension, which, despite the load, tries to maintain a constant height ground clearance. Pneumatic cylinders work 120-150 thousand km, the pneumatic compressor will work the same amount. Usually, his death occurs due to dirt entering the system through worn hoses and tubes. In dampness and frost, the air suspension can “glitch”. Active stabilizers of the Dynamic Drive system in winter sometimes leak in winter. Replacing the stabilizer does not mean at all that they will not leak again next (or even this) winter.

Tie rods fail after about 100 thousand km. At about the same time, the steering rack may also knock. It is not necessary to change to a new one. The rack can be repaired. In general, in addition to the rack itself, the steering cardan can knock. In this case, you can finish with an inexpensive replacement of the lower steering cross.

The body of the BMW E60 as a whole is not satisfactory, it is not prone to corrosion, with the exception of the fifth door in the E61 version. At the body of the Touring with panoramic roof after 120-150 thousand kilometers, the mechanism of its drive may fail. The headlights can sweat, and this moisture can damage the adaptive headlight control unit. V rear lights cases of burnout of contacts were noted. There have been complaints about the failure of the windshield wiper trapezoid. On the rear "wiper" the drive may turn sour. If the drainage drains in the front of the car are not cleaned in time, water will inevitably start to get on the engine ECU, which will certainly disable it, the same trouble threatens vacuum booster brakes. Clogged hatch drains will help water penetrate into the trunk, in which the electrical units of various systems are located. I think that there is no need to write what it threatens.



Sometimes in the cabin of the five the front panel may creak. It is treated by tightening the strut bolts from the side of the hood. Door pins may make noise on rough roads. At the rear of the machine, the bracket that secures the rear backrests may creak. Over time, the steering wheel may begin to creak. The electric motor of the stove can make noise closer to 150 thousand km. Applying lubricant will temporarily remove the sound, but you can’t do without buying a new one. Replacing the motor is a very “hemorrhoidal” and expensive task - you need to disassemble the front panel.

The most common bmw problem in the 60th body, it is still worth considering the electrician. From time to time, sensors of light, steering, airbags can “plug in”. Sometimes the heated seats may stop working. Driving through puddles or dampness can quickly drain the battery. It is treated only by drying the machine.

The breakdown of IBS also contributes to the rapid discharge of the battery, which takes readings on the negative terminal of the battery to control its charging. The worst thing is the spontaneous combustion of the five, and there have been such cases. The reason for this lies in the design miscalculation of the insulation on the positive wire of the battery located in the trunk. Over time, the insulation collapses, and the plus shorts to ground. The first symptoms of this are periodic failures in the operation of electrical systems, while the motor may refuse to start.

After 100 thousand kilometers, it may be necessary to replace the parking sensors, which often “glitch” in winter. Cases of spontaneous alarm operation occur due to a malfunction of the hood limit switch. On a run close to 150 thousand, it is often necessary to change the bearings of the generator or its pulley.

In general, the five in the back of the E60 requires the cost of its maintenance and service, and is not distinguished by some kind of ultra-reliability. But, this is a BMW, and many fans of the brand are ready to pay and repair this car, having comfort and a certain status in return. In addition, the presence of "direct hands" and high-quality licensed spare parts can significantly reduce the cost of servicing this machine.

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